Digital Transformation is a topic on everyone’s lips today. Whether through the Internet of Things (IoT), the cloud (Cloud Computing), or blockchain technologies, the development of digital technologies offers enormous potential for new businesses and significant adjustments for more traditional businesses. The aviation industry is no exception, moving away from innovative aircraft or ambitious infrastructure projects to emphasize the creation of fully digital airports, Airports 4.0.

Airports that incorporate IoT, LPWAN, and other connected technologies are classified as smart airports. This requires the integration of modern technologies, infrastructure, and adequate knowledge. Using various connected technologies such as sensors, data analytics, biometrics, etc., the efficiency and overall operation of the airport can be improved: from the customer experience to airport operations, security, and sustainability.

IoT in Smart Airports

The acronym IoT, Internet of things, refers to a network of physical devices, sensors, and software applications connected to each other and exchanging information. In the case of airports, this technology can collect and analyze passenger data to optimize operations, improve the overall experience, and reduce the carbon footprint. High-speed Internet connectivity helps passengers stay connected. It also facilitates other digital services such as online check-in and real-time flight information. But it can also improve the energy management system and create a sustainable environment in the smart airport.

Benefits of Smart Airports

In the long term, the integration of new technologies and IoT applications can automate monotonous tasks such as baggage delivery, aircraft refueling, cleaning, etc. Artificial intelligence and robotics can be used to improve the security system and reduce queues through automatic differentiation and classification.

Biometric scanners and facial recognition can be integrated to speed up the security review process, while robotic technology can be used to handle baggage and the sorting process. Artificial intelligence and data analysis can provide personalized services such as flight information, airport services, shopping recommendations, and places to eat.

Incorporating these technologies will free up staff from monotonous and time-consuming tasks, allowing them to focus on other essential tasks, thereby improving airport operations and reducing costs.

If implemented correctly, it can become the primary model for airports around the world. Creating a single platform for everything related to travel, such as taxi information, flight updates, documentation, and other services, can become a reality. This results in a better experience for the user and empowerment of airport staff.

Becolve Digital, your Expert Ally

Our technology has been operating for more than 30 years in all airports in Spain, but today the demand for information is driving other types of technologies to exploit not only the information that has been a reality for years, but also the information that we can access with new advances in communications.

• Our technology is Robust, maintaining the base architecture that has worked in large systems for so many years, adding the necessary improvements due to the evolution of technology.
• The Experience of using a technology that has been evolving for more than 30 years positions us as the leading solution in the market.
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